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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,405.84, 24,020.09 and 9,448.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,405.84, 24,020.09 and 9,448.07 is: 13,038.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,405.84 : 24,020.09 = 9,448.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,405.84/24,020.09 = 9,448.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,405.84x = 24,020.09 × 9,448.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,405.84x = 226,943,575.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,943,575.40/17,405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,038.36

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